Cramps cut short first outdoor practice of drafted receivers

A couple of the Texans’ rookie receivers will have to get adjusted to the Texas heat after leaving the afternoon practice with cramps. (Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle)

After practicing inside the bubble this morning, the Texans moved outside for the second practice of rookie mini-camp and the weather got quite a bit warmer.

“We had some guys get gassed today,” Gary Kubiak said. “Just a little wore out. DeAndre (Hopkins) got a little wore out at the end of practice, he’s fine. Cramped up a little bit. (Sixth-round draft pick Alan) Bonner cramped up a little bit. … It’s their first taste of a little heat. I told them this is probably the nicest day they’ll practice around here so they need to get used to it.”

Meanwhile, Sam Montgomery returned to the afternoon practice after his back tightened up this morning on the turf inside.

I wouldn’t worry much about Hopkins and Bonner cramping up today. This is the time of year when it’s OK for these players to struggle with the heat as they get their bodies used to playing in it. It’s why it’s a good idea for players to practice in the heat when they have the chance.